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US Navy uses 40,000lb explosive to test warship in 'Ful... - 6/21/2021 1:48:02 AM   
Zorch

 

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https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-57547885

The United States Navy has been carrying out 'Full Ship Shock Trials' off the country's east coast.

The 40,000lb (18,143kg) explosion was detonated as part of a test to assess the aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford's ability to withstand battle conditions.

The US Geological Survey registered the explosion as a 3.9 magnitude earthquake.

Following the trials, the warship will return to a dry dock to undergo modernisation, maintenance and repairs.
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RE: US Navy uses 40,000lb explosive to test warship in ... - 6/21/2021 1:53:11 AM   
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RE: US Navy uses 40,000lb explosive to test warship in ... - 6/21/2021 2:14:42 AM   
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Status: offline 		The article did not state what the explosive was, that can also make a difference.

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RE: US Navy uses 40,000lb explosive to test warship in ... - 6/21/2021 3:50:58 PM   
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The article did not state what the explosive was, that can also make a difference.

Whatever it is, it's stronger than MOAB.

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RE: US Navy uses 40,000lb explosive to test warship in ... - 6/23/2021 12:58:50 AM   
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ORIGINAL: RangerJoe

The article did not state what the explosive was, that can also make a difference.

Beans, I shouldn't have had that second serving.

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RE: US Navy uses 40,000lb explosive to test warship in ... - 6/23/2021 11:49:13 AM   
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RE: US Navy uses 40,000lb explosive to test warship in ... - 6/23/2021 10:23:17 PM   
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RE: US Navy uses 40,000lb explosive to test warship in ... - 6/24/2021 1:32:29 AM   
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Very sensible.

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RE: US Navy uses 40,000lb explosive to test warship in ... - 6/24/2021 2:32:54 AM   
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Let's spend tons of money blowing up things rather than spending it to try and clear up inner city problems.

Very sensible.


Leave the politics out of this.

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RE: US Navy uses 40,000lb explosive to test warship in ... - 6/24/2021 3:35:53 AM   
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ORIGINAL: z1812

Let's spend tons of money blowing up things rather than spending it to try and clear up inner city problems.

Very sensible.


Leave the politics out of this.


That's not politics.........it's common sense. I don't see moderator after your forum name.

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RE: US Navy uses 40,000lb explosive to test warship in ... - 6/24/2021 1:40:47 PM   
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Yes it is politics, and you don't have to be a moderator to self police these forums. So please pay attention to what Joe is telling you!


I have made my point. No need to waste my time with a useless back and forth.

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RE: US Navy uses 40,000lb explosive to test warship in ... - 6/24/2021 1:53:29 PM   
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Yes it is politics, and you don't have to be a moderator to self police these forums. So please pay attention to what Joe is telling you!


I have made my point. No need to waste my time with a useless back and forth.


It is only useless if you do not learn and refuse to do so. There are terms to describe that. I would say more but that would be against the forum rules just the same as political comments are against the forum rules.

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RE: US Navy uses 40,000lb explosive to test warship in ... - 6/24/2021 2:24:34 PM   
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ORIGINAL: RangerJoe


quote:

ORIGINAL: z1812

Let's spend tons of money blowing up things rather than spending it to try and clear up inner city problems.

Very sensible.


Leave the politics out of this.


meh...not worth it.

< Message edited by zasgard -- 6/24/2021 2:25:11 PM >

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RE: US Navy uses 40,000lb explosive to test warship in ... - 6/24/2021 9:32:44 PM   
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Locked.

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